Job summary
Night Service Community Nurse - Band 5
£32,720 - £39,769 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Part-time - 16 hours per week (two shifts)
Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what its like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley healthcare.
Bromley Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Night Nurse. The team is busy & dynamic and has patient care at the heart of all they do.Our work is crucial to the community as we aim to prevent hospital care for our patients.
Please note that as a Community Nurse you will not lose clinical skills such as Picc lines/IV's as these are skills that are very much key to being an excellent Community Nurse.
Proposed interview week commencing 11th September 2023
Main duties of the job
As a Community Nurse you will deal with a variety of patients in their own homes, the role will involve but is not limited to:
- Responsible for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care.
- Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining our high standards of care.
- Re-assessing and re-evaluating programmes of care when needed.
- Being an active member of the team sharing best practices whenever possible.
This is a challenging but ultimately rewarding position where you will be supported both within your teams and by regular reflection & professional training.
You will need to be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week across a 7-day week 10 pm to 7 am and 1 weekend in 3, working across the borough of Bromley.
You can also work additional bank shifts if you wish.
Please note that Community Nursing roles are designated essential car users therefore applicants should have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle to be considered for this position.
For more information, please see attached JD and PS.
About us
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the clinical delivery of the service. This will include completing holistic patient assessments, designing and regularly reviewing care plans, and delivering effective clinical care.
To assist with the coordination of the team including handover, allocation of work, and managing referrals and telephone messages.
To develop good working relationships with Allied Health Professionals, specialists, and other clinical services in Bromley Healthcare and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that cover related services.
To proactively monitor and manage a patient caseload making autonomous decisions about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the clinical delivery of the service. This will include completing holistic patient assessments, designing and regularly reviewing care plans, and delivering effective clinical care.
To assist with the coordination of the team including handover, allocation of work, and managing referrals and telephone messages.
To develop good working relationships with Allied Health Professionals, specialists, and other clinical services in Bromley Healthcare and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that cover related services.
To proactively monitor and manage a patient caseload making autonomous decisions about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional
Essential
- Adult Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification
- NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of writing accurate records.
- Evidence of provision of high standards of clinical care.
- Community experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Care of older people.
- Knowledge of standard setting/clinical audit.
Specific skills
Essential
- Good knowledge basic clinical skills including IVs, PEG feeds, wound care and assessment, catheters, medication admin, end of life care.
- Able to document clinical records/findings correctly, within NMC guidelines.
- Ability to undertake holistic patient assessments, implement appropriate nursing care and treatment and evaluate outcomes
- Valid Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a 'satnav'.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional
Essential
- Adult Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification
- NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of writing accurate records.
- Evidence of provision of high standards of clinical care.
- Community experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Care of older people.
- Knowledge of standard setting/clinical audit.
Specific skills
Essential
- Good knowledge basic clinical skills including IVs, PEG feeds, wound care and assessment, catheters, medication admin, end of life care.
- Able to document clinical records/findings correctly, within NMC guidelines.
- Ability to undertake holistic patient assessments, implement appropriate nursing care and treatment and evaluate outcomes
- Valid Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a 'satnav'.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
